How Much Did the Deer Weigh?

Successful deer hunters frequently wonder how much their deer weighed before it was field dressed. When the deer check station scales indicate that the field dressed deer weighed 120 pounds, the discussion begins on what the whole deer weighed. The table located below will end the debate.

Find the 120 pounds in the column for Field Dressed Weight. Scan across to the Live Weight Column, and the approximate whole weight given is 145 pounds. To obtain an estimate on the amount of available venison, scan across to Edible Lean Meat and read 65 pounds.